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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,442.22, 1,003,901.55 and 405,152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,442.22, 1,003,901.55 and 405,152.46 is: 559,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,442.22 : 1,003,901.55 = 405,152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,442.22/1,003,901.55 = 405,152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,442.22x = 1,003,901.55 × 405,152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,442.22x = 406,733,182,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,733,182,580.31/727,442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,127.82

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